Innholdsfortegnelse for 1824 i New Zealand Woman's Weekly

With his endearing English charm, Hugh Grant appeared to be ideal husband material in Four Weddings and a Funeral, but never actually managed to say “I do” in the hit film. And it looked like his life was going to take a similar turn when the popular actor got to his mid-fifties without making it down the aisle. But never say never – Hugh (57) has finally become a married man, tying the knot with his long-term partner Anna Eberstein. The pair, who have three children together, exchanged vows at a registry office in Chelsea, London, last week. Hugh gave traditional wedding attire a miss, instead wearing a smart blue suit with a tie, while Swedish TV producer Anna (39) opted for a casual outfit of a simple blue shirt…

After almost 50 years working in radio, you wouldn’t expect Coast host Brian Kelly to get nervous. But as he took to the mic for his new regional Tauranga show, he couldn’t help but feel a little anxious. It was just over six years ago that Brian made the move to Auckland to take on Coast’s national breakfast show after 31 years as a host for Tauranga’s Classic Hits. But after all the years of commuting back and forth between where his wife Roanna lived in the Bay of Plenty, and his job in the City of Sails, he is happily back home. “I wasn’t sure how people would feel, but the town has welcomed me back with open arms!” exclaims the 66-year-old radio legend. It’s clear to see Tauranga…

Have you felt the approaching chill? It’s time to update your winter coat, but let’s try and avoid black this season and have some fun with colour, tone and texture instead. Winter is coming. Warm regards! Military chic • You simply can’t beat a touch of military design as it is never not on trend and this bright red one from EziBuy ticks all the boxes with a stand-up collar and gold buttons. • It’s paired here with leather front ponte back pants and some tall boots for a stylish combination. Adding a gorgeous beret completes the outfit. CAPTURE COAT $139.99 from EZIBUY. STATE OF PLAY PANTS $199.99 from FARMERS. BERET $16.99 from GLASSONS. BOOTS $349.90 from SEED HERITAGE. Fur trimmed •A little faux fur collar adds some instant glamour…

This week’s model Carol shares her beauty secrets with us… As we head into cooler weather, how do you feel your skin changes? My skin does get drier, but that could be because of my hotter than normal showers! I do try and make a point of moisturising my limbs quickly just after showering, though. Do you tend to change your make-up? Since I’ve been doing a bit of modelling and theatre group, I’ve started to experiment with make-up more and I get lovely compliments. I can see what a difference it makes even when I just wear a little bit of eyeshadow and put some colour on my cheeks. Have you got any new favourite product finds? Oh, yes. I made my best find ever recently thanks to my…

Dear Wendyl, Can you help me get my whites whiter? We use bore water and gradually all my white sheets and shirts have turned a greyish colour. I’ve tried bleach but it doesn’t seem to lift it. Do you have any tips? Thanks, Jodi Dear Jodi, Remember in the old days they had a thing called Bluo? You can’t get it here any more, but a few years ago, I set myself the task of making some and here is my recipe. This works by exchanging pigment. Prussian Blue is a blue pigment sold in art shops as a powder and it exchanges with the grey pigment in your whites. You will love this stuff! BLUEING POWDER Mix 3 cups baking soda with ½ tsp Prussian Blue powder. Store in…

Ups and Downes Ever since Lorraine Downes was crowned Miss Universe in 1983, I have admired this beautiful, genuine and down-to-earth woman. No prima donna or limelight-seeking antics with this special and unique person. I firmly believe Lorraine is a truly remarkable lady in all aspects of her life. As a sentimental lady in her twilight years, I shed a few emotional tears on reading and re-reading the book extract printed in the Weekly(07.05.18). I was blown away by her story – and yes, I will be buying her memoir. Lorraine, Whanganui NOTICEBOARD SEEKING descendants of Captain Coleman Follick 2NZEF 30455. He served in the army during WWII and, after being discharged in 1945, lived at 229 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland. He died in 1994. Contact: T Ponsonby, 021 0354411, email…

Royal cousins Zara Tindall (37) and Prince William (35) are known to be quite close, so royal watchers weren’t surprised to see Zara, who is eight months pregnant, on hand to cheer him on at the Jerudong Park Polo Day. The Cambridges have also enlisted Zara’s help to give Prince George (4) riding lessons on a Shetland pony. However, the lessons might be on hold for a while as Zara prepares to welcome her second child with husband Mike Tindall (39). The couple have expressed their excitement at providing a sibling for their little girl Mia (4) after miscarrying in 2016. Their baby will be the Queen’s seventh great-grandchild!…

I don’t know how politicians do it. The constant scrutiny of their policies and decisions, coupled with the ever -present spotlight on their personal lives, sounds like the definition of most people’s nightmares. But every time I’ve interviewed one of New Zealand’s Members of Parliament, I’ve always been amazed at how willing they are to open up their homes and share details of their private lives with Kiwis. I found this was especially true when I sat down with Paula Bennett a few weeks ago to discuss her deeply personal decision to under go a gastric bypass. A person’s health, especially when it comes to things such as weight, are topics that many would prefer not to talk about. But Paula, who has lost more than 30kg over six months,…

You couldn’t wipe the smile off of Kylie Minogue’s face as she rung in her 50th year with a big, celebrity-filled bash! If anyone was to mark the milestone in style it was always going to be Kylie, who partied into the early hours alongside pals Graham Norton (55), Spice Girl Melanie C (44) and even former Neighbours co-stars Guy Pearce (50) and Jason Donovan (49)! But perhaps what caught most fans’ attention was her birthday Instagram post which featured her new man, GQ executive Paul Solomons. The singer shared an image of her with her arms thrown around her beau, who is believed to be in his 40s. Pals are no doubt happy to see Kylie in love again after a traumatic and very public break-up with former fiancé…

There’s a lot you miss out on when you’re stranded in the middle of the Thai jungle for weeks on end. But for Survivor New Zealand contestant Arun Bola, it wasn’t the lack of food or creature comforts that got to him the most – it was missing his wee son Ekam’s third birthday. “It was tough,” he admits. “We’re a very tight family. Being on a dairy farm, you’re always coming and going around home. The kids are a huge part of your life.” Arun is a third-generation dairy farmer from the Waikato. His grandparents emigrated from Punjab in the north of India in the 1970s and worked in a dairy factory until they had put aside enough to buy the family farm. While Arun (30) took on Survivor,…

When the camera is pointed at one of New Zealand’s most creative talents, it’s not surprising when our photoshoot gets tipped upside down – or ends up underneath a seat. Kiwi choreographer Corey Baker (28) just can’t help but take things to the next level, especially when he’s excited to be reunited with his mum. Dawn Baker (55) is on hand to watch her UK-based son rehearse dancers from the Royal New Zealand Ballet ahead of the launch of his latest work, The Last Dance. But she is also happy to oblige for the Weekly, relishing being more than a spectator on this special afternoon inside Wellington’s majestic St James Theatre. “We were sitting on the seat and he decided, ‘Why don’t I just go underneath it?’” she laughs. Dawn…

Nutrient-rich mushrooms are a staple for me in the autumn and winter months, and I’m delighted to see supermarkets stocking so many different varieties. This week, we go to town on fungi. Leave room for the shroom! Mushroom bread & butter puddings SERVES 4 These little savoury puddings make the perfect dinner – they’re rich, cheesy and tasty. 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 200g white button mushrooms, sliced 125g portabello mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp sea salt flakes and ground black pepper 6 slices crusty bread, cubed or torn 50g butter, melted 150g gruyere cheese or tasty cheese, grated 50g Parmesan, grated 3 eggs 1 cup milk 200g crème fraîche 2 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed Parsley to serve 1 Grease 6 ramekins or small ovenproof dishes, or…

We know our hands can be a dead giveaway of our maturity, but did you know our nails grow visibly older too? Here are some ways they might start showing their age and what you can do about it. Fab fingers! ISSUE: HANGNAILS Those annoying catchy bits at the side of your nails are usually referred to as hangnails. “Often hangnails aren’t nail, but dry skin that appears in the side of your nail, although they can include a thin sliver of nail with it,” says Amber McIver, nail expert and owner of Verdo Parnell. “We know that dryness is exacerbated as we age, so it’s no surprise that you may start to notice them more often. To get rid of them, Amber suggests using a small pair of nail…

A simple and natural treatment for blisters your feet will thank you for, plus make an easy and nourishing peaches and cream face mask and to get your dull sheets whiter, try my laundry brightener. Tastier with taties! Another recipe from the Second Journal of Agriculture Cookery Book, these scones aren’t high and fluffy as you might expect, but more resemble what the Americans call “biscuits”. The mashed potato probably stops them from rising high, even with a lot of baking powder . They were a huge hit in our house and tasted even better the next day toasted! POTATO & CHEESE SCONES 250g flour ¼ tsp salt 4 tsp baking powder 125g mashed potato 125g tasty cheese Milk to mix 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Sift together the flour,…

Tea cosy What you’ll need Paper Scissors Old jumper Woollen quilt batting Water-soluble fabric marker Sewing thread and needle 25mm-wide bias binding 2 woollen pompoms (optional), made, or bought from a craft shop 1 Cut a dome-shaped pattern from scrap paper to fit your teapot. Pin the pattern to the jumper (front and back). Cut out the shape (you will have two pieces). Cut two pieces of batting using the same pattern. 2 Lay the batting pieces on top of each other. Place the jumper pieces, right-sides together, on top of the batting. Trace a 1.5cm border around the curved edge with the fabric marker – this is the sewing line. Pin all the layers together. Sew around the sewing line through all the layers. Don’t sew…

The last time I was in England, about three decades ago, I took no notice of the gardens. I was far more interested in the music and the clothes, and if you’d offered me a visit to Sissinghurst, I’d have said “Sissing what?” Could someone please tell the universe I’ve changed my mind now? Green with envy! I heard about a competition on the radio a wee while ago to win a trip that would have us in the UK in time for the royal wedding. No, not actually at the wedding itself, just in the country at the same time. “We’ll enter,” I told the Partner excitedly. “You don’t even know who’s getting married,” he pointed out. “You’re not interested in royalty.” “I have met the Queen,” I countered.…

A ROYAL MIX-UP My nearly four-year-old great-grandson was reading the Otago Daily Times with his mother when he saw photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. He said, “Look, Mum, it’s GG (great-grandma)!” She said, “No, it’s the Queen.” Then, he replied, “No, it’s actually GG.” Made my day. KAG Lawrence, via email PLEASE SIR... Oh, young wit! During a social studies lesson, the teacher was telling his fifth-form class about the US and how it was divided into states. Later, he gave them a test and asked one pupil what state New York was in. “Over-populated, polluted and financially broke,” she replied. Not the answer he expected, but he agreed with her reply. Cray, Hastings, May 23, 1977 GROWING PAINS The usual question arose that…

Sussex success Thank you for the lovely special on the royal wedding (04.06.18). Prince Harry looked dashing in his military uniform and I loved Meghan’s wedding dress, it was simple but beautiful. Harry looked every inch a Spencer – his mum’s family background – and Meghan is a breath of fresh air and just what the royal family needs. Their choice of wedding cake was perfect and was totally them. Is there a chance the Weeklycould put in the recipe for their lemon and elderflower cake? I have noticed after conversations in supermarkets that people are very interested in trying to bake the royal couple’s wedding cake for special occasions. Thank you for your beautiful tribute to the lovely Duke and Duchess of Sussex. SG Cadman, via email The writer…

DEADPOOL 2 RATING R16 This racy comedy is rated R16 for a reason, but if you enjoy an action-packed film filled with funnies, it’s worth a visit to the cinema. After the first Deadpool movie about a smart-mouthed anti-hero became an unlikely hit in 2016, a sequel was quickly put into action. But the main reason this film has been hot on Kiwi lips recently is because it stars our very own Julian Dennison. The rising youngster first made a name for himself in the beloved local film Hunt for the Wilderpeople. His distinct New Zealand accent definitely sticks out in the movie and it’s nice to see a little bit of Kiwiana invading Hollywood.…

This is a curious novel – some parts of it are very real, while others are wryly satirical so it can make for uneven reading at times. The realness comes in the depiction of a family in crisis and the very convincing portrayal of a troubled teen. Difficult and depressed, Lana is 15 and has been missing for four days. She disappeared while on an art holiday with her mother Jen in the countryside. This story begins on the day she is found, battered, thin and cold, and is reunited with her family. Lana won’t – or can’t – say what happened to her in the time she was missing. For Jen, it is torturous imagining what she may have been through, especially as her daughter now seems to be…

Shane Hansen is an artist and the host of Design Junkies on TVNZ 1. My favourite book ever is… A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. He’s such a great writer with a huge sense of humour who doesn’t mind being the butt of his own jokes! In this one, he decides to walk the Appalachian Trail, which stretches over 3000km. I love how he weaves his story around history, humour and his insanely inept travel companion. My book of the moment is... The Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. My seven-year-old boy Mikaia is reading like crazy at the moment and these are his favourite books. So I’m stuck in the middle of The 26-Storey Treehouse full of underpants-eating sharks and spider-squid ice-cream scoops! Can’t wait…

It all started last year when our blended, extended and mended family had gathered together in Canterbury to farewell Kate and baby Bart. My daughter had been back in New Zealand to organise a visa so that her son could re-enter Britain. This was supposed to be their last weekend in the country, so Tom and I travelled to North Canterbury to stay with her dad and other mother on their farm and have a last weekend together as a family. In the end, Kate and Bart ended up staying another three weeks. The visa hadn’t been issued because of some bureaucratic technicality, and rather than reapply, Kate had decided to chance it and try her luck at the border. Over our last supper on Saturday night, she confessed that…

SIENNA MILLER The Live by Night star let her legs take centre stage in this pretty white shift dress. The geometric print was simple, but Sienna dressed things up with a pair of quirky black-and-white heels and a sweet circular bag. EMMA STONE She sure does suit the monochrome look! Red-headed beauty Emma looked so sharp in this two-piece ensemble, she could have cut through steel. It was the perfect mix of classic and modern. SARAH PAULSON The Ocean’s 8 actress looks grey-t wherever she goes! This ash-coloured dress has a funky cape, but the lack of colour and hefty fabric did bring the outfit down a tad. TINA FEY Broadway babe Tina was a vision in white as she rocked this sweet textured frock on a night out in…

He was one of our greatest runners, giving his all every time he took to the athletics track. Thanks to his talent and hard work, Dick Quax won Olympic and Commonwealth silver medals, and was also a world record holder. He also gave his all in his fight against cancer, which first struck in 2013, but ultimately it was a battle he couldn’t win. Dick died last week, aged 70, in Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital. In an interview with the NZ Woman’s Weekly two years ago, the dad-of-three spoke about the cancer, which started as a lump on his neck and later spread to his lungs. He was later invigorated by the news that intense radiation and chemotherapy treatment had gotten rid of the cancer. “I’m just fortunate to be given…

To catch Robert Rakete these days, you’d better be fast – quickstep fast. When the alarm goes off just after 4am, he’s up before the sun and off to The Breeze studio to co-host his morning radio show. Then, after 10am, it’s meetings and preparation for the next day before dashing off to dancing training – hours and hours of dancing training. In fact, Robert (51) says he is often leaving the house when his family are asleep and getting home when they are asleep. “It sure is turning life upside down,” the Dancing with the Stars contestant chuckles as he chats with the Weekly in a rare, spare half hour in his day before he heads off to practice. He may be tired and sore, but Robert is still…

There’s been another teen pregnancy shock in Coronation Street, but this one is not a storyline in the popular soap, it’s for real. Sixteen-year-old Alex Bain, who plays the wayward Simon Barlow, is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Levi Selby, who is also 16. Alex, who joined Coro 10 years ago when he was just six, hasn’t commented publicly on the surprise news, but a friend says, “Alex has been telling everyone he’s going to be a father. He isn’t keeping it a secret. It’s hard to tell if he’s happy about it or not, but he’s definitely not ashamed of it.” Alex and Levi have been dating since April last year. In her social media post, Levi said the baby was due on December 8. Since she made…

CHER’S BIG FEAR Sue Cameron was a college journalism major when she met Sonny Bono and Cher, before they were famous, at a local TV dance show. “The girl had style,” she writes in her book Hollywood Secrets and Scandals: The Truth Behind Stars’ Closed Doors. But as she got to know them, she discovered that Cher always felt more comfortable locked in bathrooms because she had “terrifying, paralysing stage fright”, Sue tells the Weekly. Cher’s fear drove Sonny nuts. “He hated constantly having to beg her to come out of the bathroom,” says Sue. Even so, “Cher wanted to be a star so badly. She is so smart – street smart – and she has a survival streak. “Cher much preferred to hang out with her girlfriends in her…

When little Prince Louis is bundled up in his crib or rocked to sleep by the Duchess of Cambridge, there is a high chance he will be swaddled in a precious blanket hailing from New Zealand. Christine Brimer, a textile designer and weaver, has been revealed as the Kiwi behind one of New Zealand’s official gifts to the new prince, having designed and created the woollen blanket sent to the royal family. “It was hard to keep it secret!” Christine (54) chuckles. “No-one in my family knew. When it was announced, my daughter, who is also a textile designer, and I were having a chat over breakfast and I asked her, ‘Guess who wove that blanket for the royal baby?’ She said, ‘Oh, who?’, so she had no idea!” The…

A CRACKER CONCEPT Most of us are familiar with Vita-Weat crackers, so we know the latest offering from the company will be a goodie. The new Cracker Chips are packed full of wholegrain brown rice, corn and seeds – with nothing artificial added. There are three flavours in the range: Chilli, Lime & Coriander, Multigrain & Sea Salt, and Classic Cheddar & Chives. Available in a 120g pack or a seven-bags snack box, both RRP $3.49, from supermarkets. These are perfect for lunch. DELI- SSIMO! There’s a new range of premium, ready-to-use deli meats on the market! Farmland Deli Cut meats have a flavour to tickle every taste bud including Roast Beef, Smoked Beef, Hot Beef, Corned Silverside, Pastrami, Mild Salami, Glazed Ham and Hot Pork. Available from supermarkets nationwide,…

1 BUFFING BRUSH: You will never have a tide line again after taking up a buffing brush. Once you’ve applied your foundation, use it to lightly buff all over your face for an airbrushed, streak-free finish. Try Glam by Manicare Buffing Foundation Brush, $29.99. 2 SPONGE: The pointed tips on these sponges are particularly good for blending around those hard-to-reach areas such as the inside corners of the eyes and around the nose. Try L’Oréal Paris Infallible Foundation Blender, $14.99. 3 SILICONE: Naturally, this type of material isn’t absorbent, so you will find you use a lot less foundation, and the fact that you can easily rinse them with soap and water makes them incredibly hygienic. Try Designer Brands Make Em Jelly Sili 2 Sponge, $9.99.…

I once met an 84-year-old woman who looked like she was in her sixties. Her secret? Apricot kernel oil every night on her face! Alternatively, try this: PEACHES & CREAM FACE MASK My daughter treated me to one of those masks made of paper, which you apply to your face and leave for 20 minutes. I looked frightful, but within minutes, my skin was itching from the chemicals. I removed it and plonked it on my husband, who enjoyed it immensely! I prefer to make my own masks and this one is a favourite. Peaches have skin-softening enzymes and the cream is very nourishing. 2 peaches, peeled and mashed* ½ tsp almond oil 1 tbsp cream Mash all the ingredients in a bowl with a spoon or pestle, then stir…

It can be slightly annoying – or drive you absolutely mad. Here’s what you need to know about tinnitus, often a very frustrating condition to live with. Aural wrong! What is tinnitus It’s a condition that causes you to hear sounds in your ears that don’t come from an outside source. While some people describe it as a ringing in their ears, these phantom noises can also sound like: • Buzzing • Roaring • Clicking • Hissing It can vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal and can be faint or loud, occasional or constant. Some people find it mildly irritating, while for others, it can be debilitating. Tinnitus can affect your ability to concentrate and may be more noticeable at night or when it is…

If you buy something defective, of course you’d feel entitled to return what you bought to the store and expect a refund. But what do you do when you’re told to seek recompense elsewhere? Consumer complaints! What are your rights if the goods you receive from a retailer aren’t of acceptable quality? Is it okay for the store to tell you to go away and take your complaint to the manufacturer? No. If you bought a product that is not fit for purpose, you have the right to demand the retailer put things right. If it’s a minor fault, the store can either repair the product, replace it or give you a refund. If the fault is major, the customer can choose whether they want a refund or replacement. If…

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 Be ready to be asked to do something that will seem to be completely out of your depth. But you can do it and you will do it well, surpassing not just your expectations but everyone else’s too. In hindsight, you will wonder why you were ever nervous. This opens up new pathways and there are different people to connect with. It could even change your life. CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 It’s a very strong week for relationships. There are no negative vibes and things will run smoothly when it comes to love. Singles will suddenly find themselves the centre of attention. You look your best, you feel your best and you are empowered on all levels – make the most of…

And she’s off! It’s Mum’s little getaway artist Grace Robertshaw (2), of Auckland. WIN! Cute Kid of the week wins a copy of Flit the Fantail and the Flying Flop by Kat Mereweather (Scholastic, RRP $17.99). Bored and hungry, young Flit leaves his family nest, then discovers he can’t fly back. Will he be able to return home before his parents come back? Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz  with the subject line: Cute Kid. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

She grew up in London and did a degree in bookbinding, then worked in libraries and bookshops before studying creative writing and publishing her award-winning best-seller, Elizabeth is Missing. She now lives in Norwich, has just had a baby and this is her second novel. The inspiration for this novel was... “A news story from Australia piqued my interest. It was about a woman lost for 17 days in the bush, then the voice of my protagonist Jen began to form. I realised too that I wanted to explore teenage depression and use some of my own experiences.” On suffering serious depression, aged 15... “I had this year where I did pretty much nothing, except worked on a portfolio for art college and wrote 40,000 words of a terrible Mills…

When the phone rang before breakfast on Sunday, I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be good news on the other end, and I was right. A favourite auntie had died, aged only 83, after a short illness. And when I say “only 83”, I say it because she was so full of life and we hadn’t thought we’d be losing her for ages yet. Strictly speaking, Auntie Colleen wasn’t actually my auntie, but my auntie-in-law. So she was really my wife’s, but I grew up so short of aunties that I’ve always been on the look-out for any good ones who came along. I have had some great ones over the years and Auntie Colleen was one of the best. When I hooked up with the woman I…

It was game, set and matchy-match for Pippa and her husband James Matthews (42) in their near-identical fedoras at the French Open in Paris last week. The busy couple were guests at the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle the previous week, then hopped across the channel to catch the action at Stade Roland Garros. Looking chic in a red wrap dress, the 34-year-old mum-to-be has clearly been taking maternity-wear style notes from her big sister Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.…

It’s been 20 years of matrimonial bliss for Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and the former supermodel, who was seen modelling a red-hot outfit on a beach last week, couldn’t resist posting a throwback photo of their relaxed wedding day on social media to celebrate. Not to be outdone, romantic Rande (56) responded with a picture of Cindy (52) sitting on his lap with the message, “Twenty years ago today, two amazing kids and this beautiful girl with her arms always holding on tight. Thank you for our life.” Forces to reckon with I, Tonya star Allison Janney (58) celebrated Memorial Day in the US in a very special way, by joining women from the US Air Force at a concert in Washington DC. The annual holiday honours men and…